The autobiography of Porsche's most talented engineer. Hans Mezger joined Porsche in 1956 and within a few years was responsible for the design of both the early 1960s F1 engine and subsequently led the design of the six cylinder 911 engine. In 1965 he became head of the new race design office under the charismatic Ferdinand Piech. Mezger led the development of all the iconic race prototypes of the 1960s, climaxing in the unforgettable 917 program. He was a principal contributor to all sixteen of Porsche's victories in the ...
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The autobiography of Porsche's most talented engineer. Hans Mezger joined Porsche in 1956 and within a few years was responsible for the design of both the early 1960s F1 engine and subsequently led the design of the six cylinder 911 engine. In 1965 he became head of the new race design office under the charismatic Ferdinand Piech. Mezger led the development of all the iconic race prototypes of the 1960s, climaxing in the unforgettable 917 program. He was a principal contributor to all sixteen of Porsche's victories in the famed Le Mans 24 Hours. When the McLaren-TAG F1 team came to Porsche for a turbo engine in the 1980s, he led the design and development that resulted in three consecutive F1 constructors' titles.
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Add this copy of Porsche and Me: the Autobiography of Hans Mezger to cart. $274.50, very good condition, Sold by John C. Newland rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cheltenham, Glos., UNITED KINGDOM, published 2011 by Peter Morgan Media Ltd.
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Used-Very Good. VG hardback in VG dust jacket. 2011 1st edition with numerous colour and B&W illustrations; tightly bound in black cloth with silver lettering to spine; tiny dent to bottom front edge; otherwise, a very clean, tidy copy.
Add this copy of Porsche and Me: the Autobiography of Hans Mezger to cart. $403.00, very good condition, Sold by Cardinalis Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from London, ON, CANADA, published 2011 by Peter Morgan Media Ltd.
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Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. Book. 4to-over 9¾-12" tall. Hardcover, in dust jacket. Light bumping to bottom edge. Otherwise, clean, tight and unmarked. Very neat--a sound and handsome copy. Illustrated throughout.
